TRAINING CLUB LISTED STATUS APPLICATION FORM

TRAINING CLUB LISTED STATUS APPLICATION FORM

THE KENNEL CLUB IS THE LEADING AUTHORITY IN DOGS AND DOG OWNERSHIP IN THE UK, WITH ITS PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE BEING THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT OF DOGS. The Kennel Club currently registers 1,800 Canine Societies, although it is a well-established fact that there are many more training organisations working with dogs in the UK. To further promote the Good Citizen Dog Scheme, The Kennel Club extends its relationship with other dog-training organisations who would like to incorporate the Scheme syllabus as part of their training programme. There are currently over 700 Listed Status Organisations working with the Scheme.

Courses can be tailored around your own club s training structure All GCDS Listed Clubs receive FREE Course materials BENEFITS OF BECOMING A KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME LISTED STATUS ORGANISATION Your Club will be associated with The Kennel Club brand. Permission to host Good Citizen Dog Scheme training courses and subsequent testing sessions, which includes FREE Good Citizen Dog Scheme course materials including certificates. There is a small cost for rosettes. A free copy of the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Guidelines (RRP 3.00). Certificate of Status. Publicity through The Kennel Club database, enquires and website. Inclusion in publicity to veterinary practices and other canine-related organisations. Minimal club administration i.e. no need to submit annual accounts, list of club members, or have a committee structure. Free advice provided from The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme office. Regular Scheme news and updates through a newsletter. Compliance to a Kennel Club Code of Practice for Dog Training Clubs. Scheme designed to complement existing training courses. Training courses are straightforward, noncompetitive and practical. Course teaches the basics in dog ownership. Open to all dogs, regardless of age or breed. Assistance in finding a Good Citizen Dog Scheme test examiner. Access to information regarding Scheme seminars and examiner training courses. Advice on running a professional service. All for an annual fee of only 50.00

HOW CAN I APPLY? Applications must include two supporting references. The first letter confirming the applicant(s) s training experience written and signed by an experienced dog trainer; i.e. Kennel Club Championship Judge, Member of the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers, Kennel Club Accredited Instructor in Dog Training and Behaviour or similar status. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME LISTED STATUS? l Non-Kennel Club registered dog-training clubs l Veterinary Practices l Welfare Centres and registered charities l Further Education Centres l Individual dog-training instructors Whether you are a sole trainer or have a group of instructors at your dog-training club, provided you are prepared to host regular Good Citizen Dog Scheme Training Courses and subsequent testing sessions, The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Listed Status is an ideal way of supporting responsible dog ownership as part of a nationally recognised syllabus. The Listed Status Scheme does not require annual accounts or other related committee paperwork. 1. Experience Reference A minimum of three years experience is required. This reference must include details of the applicant s training abilities, how long they have been training dogs for and in what areas, how long they have been involved with the Scheme and at what level. Details of how long the applicant has been known to their referee and details of their abilities in instructing others towards the Scheme s standards. 2. Premises Reference The second letter must be submitted by a local Dog Warden/Environmental Health Officer to confirm the safety and suitability of the premises/ground(s) being used for the purposes of dog training. The main training premises used, whether indoor or outdoor, must be fully enclosed, and have a suitable surface to train on. Clubs must have their own third party liability insurance and provide facilities for First Aid; details confirming this must be included in the reference and on the application form. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Initial enrolment and annual renewal 50.00 Transfer fee for current Kennel Club Registered Training Clubs 10.00 KC Registered Clubs Free of Charge Local Councils, Adult Education Centres Free of Charge Additional copies of Good Citizen Dog Scheme Guidelines 3.00 each

THE SCHEME INCORPORATES FOUR AWARDS: PUPPY FOUNDATION, BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD. EACH LEVEL INVOLVES A GRADUAL DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC EXERCISES INCLUDED IN DAILY LIFE SITUATIONS. Puppy Foundation Award Bronze Award 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Cleanliness and identification 2 Collar and lead 3 Walk on lead 4 Control at door/gate 5 Controlled walk amongst people and dogs 6 Stay on lead for one minute 7 Groom 8 Present for examination 9 Return to handler 10 Responsibility and care Responsibility and care Cleanliness and identification Attentive response to name Puppy play Socialisation Handling and inspection Puppy recall Basic puppy positions Walking in a controlled manner Stay for approximately 10 seconds Take article away from the puppy Food manners Silver Award Gold Award 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play with the dog Road walk Rejoin the handler Stay in one place Vehicle control Come away from distractions Controlled greeting Food manners Examination of the dog Responsibility and care Road walk Return to handler s side Walk free beside handler Stay down in one place Send the dog to bed Stop the dog Relaxed isolation Food manners Examination of the dog Responsibility and care Clarges Street, London W1J 8AB Telephone: 020 7518 1011 Email: gcds@thekennelclub.org.uk www.gcds.org.uk KC/GCDS/111/02/16 The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme and TM The Kennel Club/GCDS. All rights reserved. Correct at the time of printing

APPLICATION FORM Please complete this form and return it to: The Good Citizen Dog Scheme, The Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1J 8AB Two letters of authority (as directed) should accompany your application. Name of Club/Organisation Co-ordinator Title of Organisation Is your Organisation Kennel Club Registered Yes No Venue Training Address Contact Tel No Fax No Email Address Website Additional Dog Trainers other than the Course Co-ordinator (give details) Is your Training Club currently insured for Third Party Liability? (Give policy details) Does your Club have First Aid facilities? (Give details) What sort of training classes does your Club currently run? Please provide details of two accompanying recommendation letters: 1. Name & Contact Details / training experience 2. Name & Contact Details / Safety & Suitability of premises/ground(s) I acknowledge and agree to abide by Kennel Club Rules and Regulations and follow the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Training Club Guidelines that may be updated when required. Signature Date

PAYMENT FORM Item Price Amount Total Registration on KC GCDS Listed Status (Annual fee, renewal date 1st July) 50.00 Transfer from KC Registered Club to GCDS Listed Status 10.00 GCDS Guidelines (additional copies) 3.00 Grand Total DETAILS OF CLUB/ORGANISATION CO-ORDINATOR Please complete using BLOCK CAPITALS Title Forename Surname Address Postcode Tel (Day) Tel (Eve) Email Your name and address will be retained by The Kennel Club for the purposes of its records and for keeping you informed about services offered by The Kennel Club. Your privacy is very important and we retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Notice which can be found on the Kennel Club website www.thekennelclub.org.uk. Method of payment Payment by Credit/Debit Card Card type: Visa MasterCard Switch/Maestro Solo Delta Electron Card number: Card expiry date: / Switch issue no: Signature Date Payment by Cheque: Please make cheque payable to The Kennel Club. Please allow 28 days for delivery

Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit Please fill in the whole form including the official use box using a ball point pen and send it to: The Kennel Club Ltd 10 Clarges Street Piccadilly London W1J 8AB Name(s) of Account Holder(s) Service user number 9 8 0 1 0 4 Address: FOR The Kennel Club Ltd OFFICIAL USE ONLY This is not part of the instruction to your Bank or Building Society. ACCOUNT HOLDER DETAILS (if different from kennel name holder) Bank/Building Society Account Number Postcode: GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME LISTED STATUS Branch Sort Code Name and full postal address of your bank or building society To: The Manager Bank/Building Society Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please pay The Kennel Club Ltd Direct Debits from the account detailed in this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with The Kennel Club Ltd and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my bank/building society. Address Signature(s) Postcode Date Reference 03/12/ 12 Banks and building societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions for some types of account ISSUE 2 GCDSLISTED/DD DDI1 This guarantee should be detached and retained by the payer. The Direct Debit Guarantee This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay by Direct Debits If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit, The Kennel Club Ltd will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request The Kennel Club Ltd to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request. If an error? This made Guarantee in the is payment offered by of all your banks Direct and building Debit, by societies The Kennel that accept Club instructions Ltd or by your to pay bank Direct or building Debits society, you are entitled to a full and immediate? refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society. If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit The Kennel Club Ltd will notify you 10 working If you receive days a in refund advance you of your are not account entitled being to, debited you must or as otherwise pay it back agreed. when If The you Kennel request The Club Kennel Ltd asks Club you Ltd to. collect a You can cancel payment, a Direct confirmation Debit any of the time amount by simply and date contacting will be given your to you bank at or the building time of the society. request. Written confirmation may be required. Please also? If notify an error us. is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by The Kennel Club Ltd or your bank or building society, you are 03/12/12 entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid ISSUE from your 2 bank or building society GCDSLISTED/DD